Awaiting the deliverer (1933) by Xu Beihong

Awaiting the deliverer - Xu Beihong - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleAwaiting the deliverer
ArtistXu Beihong
Date1933
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Awaiting the deliverer

The artwork titled “Awaiting the Deliverer” is a piece by artist Xu Beihong, created in the year 1933. This painting belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls within the genre painting category.

The artwork portrays a group of figures, seemingly representing a rural community, gathered in anticipation of a deliverer. The individuals are depicted in various states of waiting, with a mix of emotions evident on their faces. The composition includes both men, women, and children, all displaying a sense of expectation and yearning. The setting appears barren, with rugged terrain and a few scattered trees, contributing to the somber and reflective atmosphere of the scene. Central to the image, a woman clothed in white appears seated, holding a child, which may symbolize hope or care amidst hardship. The use of earthy tones and the detailed expressions of the figures imbue the scene with a profound sense of realism and emotional depth, capturing the human condition in a poignant manner.

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